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Can Tony Angelo And The Stay Tuned Crew Make 600HP from a Junkyard BIG BLOCK CHEVY on the CHEAP?!
May 21, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Can Tony Angelo And The Stay Tuned Crew Make 600HP from a Junkyard BIG BLOCK CHEVY on the CHEAP?!
We all know that a Big Block Chevrolet can make big power, that’s no secret. But with modern parts and technology they can make insane power easier than ever. But they can’t necessarily...
Race Day at Australia’s CRAZIEST Tinny Race – The Riverland Dinghy Derby 2025 Was Everything You Expect And More!
May 21, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Race Day at Australia’s CRAZIEST Tinny Race – The Riverland Dinghy Derby 2025 Was Everything You Expect And More!
If you have never seen these crazy dinghy races, then you are missing out on a level of nuts that really only makes sense to Australians. It should come as no surprise that the people who brought us...
More INSANE Racing at the CRAZIEST TRACK in the USA! Yello Belly Dragstrip Did Not Disappoint For Little Gangstas
May 21, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on More INSANE Racing at the CRAZIEST TRACK in the USA! Yello Belly Dragstrip Did Not Disappoint For Little Gangstas
Here we go again with another nuts video from 1320 and their adventures at Lil Gangstas at Yello Belly. They have been blown away by all the action and adventures out there since they first came to...
IN CAR VIDEO AND MORE FROM THE S.C.T.A. EL MIRAGE LAND SPEED RACING MAY MEET: Day Two
May 21, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on IN CAR VIDEO AND MORE FROM THE S.C.T.A. EL MIRAGE LAND SPEED RACING MAY MEET: Day Two
While Bonneville gets a lot more attention than any other land speed racing venue, everyone knows that the hardest place to go fast is actually El Mirage. Getting into the 200 mph Club at El Mirage...
Can You Weld Over Aerosol Paint? | TIG vs MIG Welding on 9 Spray Paints TESTED! Is Weld Thru Primer A Real Thing?
May 21, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Can You Weld Over Aerosol Paint? | TIG vs MIG Welding on 9 Spray Paints TESTED! Is Weld Thru Primer A Real Thing?
I’ve been welding for 46 years, and while I know a lot of welders who are far more talented than I am, at several points in my life I welded every day for my living. Over that time I’ve...
Shane Westerfield Wins Nitro Funny Car 54th NAPA Ignitor at Firebird
May 20, 2025Darr HawthorneComments Off on Shane Westerfield Wins Nitro Funny Car 54th NAPA Ignitor at Firebird
(Photos by Kim Fuller) • While the “Northwest Hitter” nitro funny car won the ARP Quickest Nitro Car at the recent Good Vibrations March Meet, the first three events in 2025 for NHRA Heritage...
Project “Budget Bel Air”: Setting The Foundation With Rust Repair and New Tires!
May 20, 2025Tim KingComments Off on Project “Budget Bel Air”: Setting The Foundation With Rust Repair and New Tires!
With any build or restoration, whether that’s a car or house, you have to have a good foundation. We spent some time going over this ’57 to assess what it would take to get it going...
Road Racing Livestream Replay From Wales In The UK: The British Automobile Racing Club From Pembrey Circuit LIVE May 17
May 20, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Road Racing Livestream Replay From Wales In The UK: The British Automobile Racing Club From Pembrey Circuit LIVE May 17
It’s time for more road racing in Wales! This weekend has the British Automobile Racing Club back at it again with fun racing action at Pembrey Circuit just off the water in Wales. The weather was...
Full Race Replay: The TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa FIA World Endurance Championships Did Not Disappoint
May 20, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Full Race Replay: The TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa FIA World Endurance Championships Did Not Disappoint
If you like endurance road racing, then check out the full replay of the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa that went down this weekend! This was Round 3 of the 2025 series and being at one of the more...
Goodwood Feature: 1982 Alfa Romeo 182 3.0-litre V12 – The Car That Almost Changed Alfa Romeo’s History!
May 20, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Goodwood Feature: 1982 Alfa Romeo 182 3.0-litre V12 – The Car That Almost Changed Alfa Romeo’s History!
Here is a car that nearly changed the history of Alfa Romeo, but missed it by just this much. But before we get to that, let’s get something straight. Alfa Romeo is the most beloved brand in...
This Tool Stopped a Car Dealership Scam! Battery Tester Comparison Testing: Which One Will You Want In Your Toolbox
May 20, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on This Tool Stopped a Car Dealership Scam! Battery Tester Comparison Testing: Which One Will You Want In Your Toolbox
Last Thursday I was picking up some aluminum from the metal yard when I heard a whine that sounded like it was coming from the truck, and it wasn’t the norm. After strapping my aluminum down...
The Grind Hard Giant Trike Project: Part 4 – Rear Steer on the Monster Truck Tricycle! Will This Be As Simple As It Seems?
May 20, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Grind Hard Giant Trike Project: Part 4 – Rear Steer on the Monster Truck Tricycle! Will This Be As Simple As It Seems?
We’ve shared the first threes parts of this build and can’t get over everything that is going on here. This is a full on project that is not for the weak of heart. This is going to be...
The 4 Day Roadster Build: Are These Guys Capable Of Building a Roadster in Just 4 Days? Lots To Do, Including Plenty Of Rust Repair – Fun NOT Fancy
May 20, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The 4 Day Roadster Build: Are These Guys Capable Of Building a Roadster in Just 4 Days? Lots To Do, Including Plenty Of Rust Repair – Fun NOT Fancy
I spent the weekend announcing at LSFest Texas and then thrashing till all hours with some friends on a project car. If that doesn’t sound like your idea of a good time, then maybe you should...
Drivetrain Tech: How to Regear Your GM Axles For Better Performance. Replacing Ring and Pinion Gears.
May 19, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Drivetrain Tech: How to Regear Your GM Axles For Better Performance. Replacing Ring and Pinion Gears.
When you lift a truck, and install taller tires, there is only one way to maintain original performance and that is to change the differential gears to compensate for the change. Just because it is...






